AnantLaw advised and represented Puravankara Limited in High Court of Kerala writ appeal
AnantLaw advised and successfully represented Puravankara Limited before the Hon’ble High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam in a high-stakes writ appeal involving one of its premium real‑estate projects.
Puravankara had obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) in 2006 from the Thrikkakara Grama Panchayat to construct two residential blocks in Thrikkakara, Kochi. After the Kerala Municipal Building Rules, 1999 (KMBR) were extended to all panchayats, local residents challenged the NOC in 2008. The Supreme Court in April 2011 allowed Puravankara to seek renewal or extension, following which the permit was duly renewed. However, in June 2013 a fresh writ petition before the High Court sought cancellation of that renewal. The Single Judge allowed the petition, preventing construction of the second block.
Puravankara appealed, placing reliance on arguments including:
- The Panchayat-issued NOC was equivalent to a valid building permit.
- Rule 15A of the KMBR allowed renewal or extension even for permits granted prior to the KMBR’s commencement.
- The renewal was granted pursuant to the Supreme Court’s order and could not be invalidated by the High Court.
After detailed submissions, the Division Bench concurred with Puravankara’s position, allowed the writ appeal, and dismissed the Single Judge’s order—paving the way forward for the second block’s construction.
The AnantLaw deal team was led by Anu Monga (Partner) and briefed Mr. Krishnan Venugopal (Senior Advocate).
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